IUMA: The People Involved
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The People Involved s/t Independant
These guys are from Los Angeles, and don't seem to care what anyone thinks. They are just happy about making their own brand of music. To me they sound like a more rockin' Radiohead, with a hint of 80s melancholy melody similar to Simple Minds or The Cure. I can even hear some Oasis or U2 in there. Depending on your musical tastes that might be a good or bad thing. I assure you I mean it in a good way. And it is not all Britpop; it just has nuances of it peppered throughout their record. Whether in the key of minor or sardonic major, the melodies travel to covert nooks of musical dexterity and innovation, all the while keeping their sound catchy, smooth and appealing. I really like Cantilever, it's got an inventive rhythm and makes for a driving and compelling listen. The vocals escalate into unexpected ranges that make one realize that this is not just some mediocre band. They have some really good stuff here and are four talented musicians. From their bios it seems they are quite quirky as well. I was particularly interested in the fact that that the guitar player has directed music videos for the Dandy Warhols. This record is produced well, and from not knowing much about this band I would say they are pulling from all the right influences and could do great things if they keep at it. - Brooke Black
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